Poor economy has led to slow overall movement
Peter GammonsThe catchphrase of the fall and winter has been "wait it out." Typically, when the World Series ends, agents throw out their free agents and say there...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2008Prominent hitters who may swing it in '09 or call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jim Edmonds to Ken Griffey Jr. to Frank Thomas, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished position players who might play in 2009 or decide to call an end to their careers.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Rays built for sustained success
Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.comThe Rays went from worst to first and have built a foundation to remain quite competitive in the AL East, writes Sean McAdam.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008Presidential Fantasy League: Week Twenty-Five Scores
Max KlingerWhere the avenues of sports and politics meet, there is a mailbox where we deposit a weekly letter; a mailbox called the Presidential Fantasy League ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2008Rays decline options on slugger Floyd, reliever Miller
Associated PressThe Rays on Monday declined contract options for next season on designated hitter Cliff Floyd and relief pitcher Trever Miller.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008K-Rod, Furcal, Renteria among 19 who filed for free agency Monday
Associated PressRecord-setting closer Francisco Rodriguez and shortstops Rafael Furcal, Omar Vizquel and Edgar Renteria were among 19 players who filed for free agency Monday.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Some of the hot topics at GM meetings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on seven notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Presidential Fantasy League: Week Twenty-Four Scores
Max Klinger...the line, and North Carolinians deserve better." 6 RAYS ENDORSE OBAMA: +30 Fernando Perez, Carl Crawford, Cliff Floyd, Jonny Gomes, Edwin Jackson and David Price all show up at a rally in Tampa Bay...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2008Rays' hopes riding on ice-cold bats of Pena, Longoria
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTampa Bay's Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria have gone cold at the worst time imaginable.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008Rays players thought they were down to their last out
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comBaseball decided that the World Series would not end with an embarrassing rain-shortened finale, but nobody told the players.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008Raw Fish
Jeff PearlmanWith a no-nonsense manager and a dugout stuffed with rookies and castoffs, the Marlins are trying to pick up the pieces-Again
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008Rain now the story of this World Series
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comRain caused Game 5 of the World Series to be suspended, which didn't sit well with the Phillies, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008With Floyd's shoulder still hurting, Rays add Hinske and get pinch-hit homer
Associated PressThe Rays added Eric Hinske to the World Series roster in place of ailing Cliff Floyd.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008Maddon asked plate ump to check Blanton's hat
...baseball or any substance on the baseball." "We didn't see it," Tampa Bay designated hitter Cliff Floyd said when asked about the substance. "That's not the reason we lost the game." --Jim...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2008Blanton homers, Howard blasts two as Phillies rout Rays for 3-1 Series lead
Associated PressJoe Blanton became the first pitcher in 34 years to homer in the World Series, Ryan Howard drove in five runs with two homers and the Philadelphia Phillies romped over the Tampa Bay Rays 10-2 on Sunday night.
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